What girls really think about how Durham boys dress
It’s time to chuck the beloved chinos
If you’ve ever walked around campus, you’ll know that there’s a certain uniform that guys in Durham seem to live by.
There are a few trends that stand out – but what do girls think of your “edgy” shirts and coloured chinos?
We asked three independent judges from Hatfield their opinions on each element of the Durham boys uniform.
The Barbour jacket
Liv: They’re gross. I don’t like them at all.
Jess: They’re a bit farmerish, a bit old man. They look a bit out of place unless you’re in the countryside.
Charlie: I don’t mind a waxed Barbour but it has to be oversized, otherwise you just look like my dad.
The blazer
Jess: With a smart chino and for a special occasion, I quite like them. This ones quite arty.
Charlie: I don’t like them. They remind me too much of school uniform and thankfully we’ve all left those days behind us.
Liv: I’m with jess on this one, they look nice but it takes a certain person to carry them off day to day around Durham. Unless you’re carrying a briefcase, stay clear.
The coloured chinos
Jess: Way too 2009. Even Spencer Matthews has stopped wearing them.
Charlie: Awful. Just Awful.
Liv: There’s way too many bright chinos in Durham. Hurts my eyes.
The denim jacket
Charlie: I love a good denim jacket. Has to be oversized though or it looks the one I used to wear when I was 13
Liv: I hate denim jackets, my friends wear them all the time and they look like twats
Jess: I think they suit a certain type of lad but some people look like they’re trying too hard- they look better on girls.
The loud shirt
Liv: If a guy came up to me in a loud shirt (which happens all of the time obviously) I don’t think I’d take him seriously
Charlie: I think this is a look you have to be confident to pull off. And everyone knows that confidence is attractive.
Jess: I don’t think loud shirts are for Durham, its just not cool enough. Keep it in Manc where it belongs
The ripped jeans
Charlie: I usually love ripped jeans but these are just awful (sorry)
Liv: I’m a massive fan. They can edge up an outfit but without looking like you’re trying too hard.
Jess: These can look cool, but anything above 3 rips is too many and you end up looking like you’ve escaped the cast of Lost.
The leather jacket
Jess: 100% yes from me! Its such an easy look to pull off and can instantly improve an outfit
Charlie: As a general rule, leather jackets aren’t my thing. But they can look ok with a band tee and skinnies if you’re into that sort of thing
Liv: Boys in leather don’t really do it for me. Unless they’re the Sons of Anarchy type…dreamy